Explain the Structure of Plasma Membrane Flashcards

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Plasma membrane?
External boundary of the cell, confines cell contents. regulates entry and exit of membrane.
Cytoplasm
Cellular region between the nuclear and plasma membrane, fluid containing organelles
Mitochondria
Scattered throughout the cell, controls release of enery from foods, forms ATP
Ribosomes
Attached to membranes or scattered in cytoplasm, synthesize proteins.
Rough ER
Cytoplasm, proteins bound to transport to the golgi apparatus
Smooth ER
Cytoplasm, site of lipid and steriod synthesis
Golgi Apparatus
Cytoplasm, packages, modifies, and segregates proteins.
Lysosomes
Cytoplasm, membranuous sacs containing acid hydrolases
Peroxisomes
Budding from the golgi apparatus, enzymes detoxify
Microtubules
Internal structure of centrioles, part of the cytoskeleton, organizing center.
Microfilaments
In the microvilli, contractile protein, moves cell or cell parts, core of microvilli
Intermediate filaments
Part of the cytoskeleton, stable elements that resist tension on the cell
Centrioles
Two rod shaped bodies near the nucleus, "spin" the mitotic spindle.
Cilia
Exposed on surfaces of cells, act too move substances across cell surface in one direction
Flagella
Cilium like, but longer. humans: sperm tail.